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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,567 and 716,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,567 and 716,238 is: 1,566,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,567 : 716,238 = 716,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,567/716,238 = 716,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,567x = 716,238 × 716,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,567x = 512,996,872,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,996,872,644/327,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,082.28

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